A Strong Correlation Exists Between Stressful Life Events and the Onset

question 68

Multiple Choice

A strong correlation exists between stressful life events and the onset of depression, but it is difficult to interpret this relationship because

• A) there haven't been enough studies.
• B) stress can cause depression, but depression can cause stress.
• C) depression is a very subjective state and thus very difficult to measure.
• D) people are usually aware of any connection between their depression and stress in their lives.

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Definitions:

Dentate Gyrus

A part of the hippocampus involved in memory formation, thought to contribute to the generation of new memories.

Internal Carotid Arteries

Major arteries located on either side of the neck that supply blood to the brain, eyes, and parts of the face and scalp.

Vertebral Arteries

Pair of arteries that arise from the subclavian arteries and ascend in the neck to supply blood to the brain and spinal cord.

Supply Blood

The process of providing nutrients and oxygen to tissues through the circulatory system.